RE: first heli
Depends on who you ask.
You need to realize that most of the kits on the market that are well supported (Raptor, EVO, Vibe, 600n, Raven etc) have some things some people like and others dont etc.
You also need to realize that they all fly better than most of us are capable of flying them.
The Vibe 50 is an outstanding kit. The Raptor and Trex are also good stuff. The EVO is nice, smooth, and solid.
Just like picking a car, define what you want it to do. If the answer is teach you how to fly, any of them can do it.